RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-02198
		INDEX CODE:  107.00
		COUNSEL:  

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, Section two, Foreign Service, Foreign Service Summary be expanded to list dates and locations of his temporary duty (TDY) assignments to Vietnam.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served as a loadmaster on a C-124 cargo aircraft and flew three combat cargo missions into Vietnam from 1965 through 1966, dropping off cargo in Saigon once and in DaNang on two occasions.  He landed in Vietnam three times, and need evidence of his service.  He suffers from a variety of health issues including diabetes mellitus type II.  His claim to the Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits relative to his diabetes was denied, based on lack of sufficient evidence to substantiate that he had boots the on ground in Vietnam.

In support of his request, the applicant submits, a copy of his AF Form 7.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 4 Oct 62, for a term of four years, and was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-4).  He was honorably discharged on 3 Oct 66, after he completed his term of service.  He served a total of four years of active service.

His DD 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, indicates award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and the Air Force Expeditionary Medal.  He served 4 months, and 10 days foreign and or sea service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial and states, in part, a review of the applicant’s military personnel records did not provide any documents that confirm time served in Vietnam.  He did provide a copy of his AF Form 7 identifying Foreign Service as TDY 99 days.  The document listed dates and number of days, but failed to identify service locations.

His AF Form 909, Airman Performance Report, gave reference to his participation in many tactical and global missions, but again fails to mention the location.  

The applicant was asked to provide any evidence that verified the location and actual number of days served in Vietnam, but he has not responded to that request.  

The AFPC/DPAPP evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 9 May 09, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.	The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case, however; we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  No evidence has been presented showing the applicant’s entitlement to the requested service credit.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2008-02198 in Executive Session on 23 Jun 09, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence was considered under Docket Number BC-2008-02198:

	Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jun 08, w/atch.
	Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 7 Jan 09.
	Exhibit D. SAF/MRBR, dated 8 May 09.

	
	Chair